HICKORY HIGH SCHOOL
Hickory High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hickory City Schools school district, located in Hickory, NC with about 1,066 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 13th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, Hickory High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Hickory High School, located at 1234 3rd Street NE in Hickory, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Hickory Public Schools district. As a comprehensive high school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement for its diverse student body. The school offers a robust curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs, aimed at preparing students for life after graduation.
The school prides itself on a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a strong connection to the local Hickory community, Hickory High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive educational practices, the school continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of its students and the broader Catawba County area.
For more information, contact Hickory High at (828) 322-5860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hickory, NC 28601-2605
(828) 322-5860
HICKORY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hickory, NC with about 1,066 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hickory City Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,066
- Teachers:
- 63.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,066 students
- White
- 43.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.5%
- Black or African American
- 21.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.